If you would be interested in joining any of the sessions below, drop us a line at fdalearn@fda.org.uk and we will send you the password to reserve your free place:
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Moths are the much unloved cousins of the more popular butterflies. FDA member and amateur lepidopterist David Howdon will give you a brief introduction to these insects, show you that they are more fascinating and beautiful than you think, how they can be found and what you can do to conserve these important insects. David is an economist who currently works in DWP and is an active member of the DWP branch committee and former member of FDA’s Executive Committee. In his spare time he monitors and surveys lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) and is chair of the Selborne Society which runs Perivale Wood, one of the UK’s oldest nature reserves.
This short webinar, delivered by Jane Hamel, is for all of us who love to work with nature, be that a window box, or a small or large garden space. Jane has been gardening professionally for 17 years, and has an RHS qualification in horticulture. She has always worked organically, believing this is best for the planet and wildlife and that beautiful gardens can be created in tandem with nature. Jane is also a qualified garden designer who has worked on domestic gardens from small city front gardens to reasonably large rural gardens, and has a passion for plants, gardening and designing workable but beautiful spaces. This basic session will look at hints and tips suitable for all levels of knowledge and experience.
A brief introduction for those who want to be able to identify those birds who they see in their garden and parks or on their walks by the sea. For those approaching retirement and anyone working from home the view outside the window is better than a Netflix box set. There’s a cast of regulars, exotic guest appearances and several easy to miss cameo roles. No knowledge required, just curiosity about the world around us. This session will be led by Ruth Lyons, formerly of the Business Department, now retired, RSPB member and leading birdwatching for beginners groups in her local area.
If Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants a different political culture, he needs to start with the Ministerial Code says Dave Penman.
After comparing the results of our recent carers’ survey with our findings from 2020, Amelia Dowler shares the positives as well as the FDA’s recommendations to help carers within their civil service careers.
Tommy Newell speaks to Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government Joe Griffin about leading an organisation through contraction, working with unions to shape change, and the promise of AI to make public services more human.
